To consider H. R. 6944, a bill to transfer the revenue cutter service from the treasury department to the navy department.

On Jul 25, 1890, the Senate voted 32–22 (HR 6944). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–22, Democrats 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 32
No: 22
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jul 25, 1890

By party

Democrats25 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans8 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted yes
Charles Benjamin Farwell R-IL voted yes
Francis Brown Stockbridge R-MI voted yes
William Drew Washburn R-MN voted yes
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
Charles Frederick Manderson R-NE voted yes
William Morris Stewart R-NV voted yes
James Donald Cameron R-PA voted yes
John Coit Spooner R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consider H. R. 6944, a bill to transfer…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-218/to-consider-h-r-6944-a-bill-to-transfer (accessed 2026-10-17).